Fabulous trip on the Ave Maria

We enjoyed a great experience on the Montova – Venice tour!! The Ave Maria is a well-equipped barge, the crew was fantastic, the food delizioso, and the program content very memorable! Tour guides Hugo G. and Giorgia M. provided well-managed and fun days of cycling, informative sight-seeing, and warm camaraderie! Hugo’s positive, energetic spirit and love for Italy was a positive influence for the group, even on the rainy, chilly, and windy days! Giorgia provided just the right balance of spirit and knowledge, being a native of northern Italy! The crew’s cookbook, the souvenir Montova-Venice cycling guidebook, and the daily videos from Hugo are special extras that will help keep this trip in our memory! We spent our week with an enjoyable group of cyclists, in spite of two days of cycling in the rain!* The engine room was helpful for drying shoes, but more hooks or clothes pins for wet clothes in the cabins or hallways would be helpful. The crew of Francesco, Irene, Dani, and Captain Yano provided such warm hospitality, good conversation sprinkled with plenty of humor, smooth sailing, delicious meals, and were always quick to respond to questions or concerns with a smile! The cycling distances each day were very comfortable for us. The sight-seeing along the way was beautiful, interesting (carousel museum, cheese factory, glass factory, historical sights) and offered a taste of Italian culture and history that was just right for the time allowed! Thank you Boat Bike Tours and partner GiroLibero for a fantastic cycling and barge trip in Italy!!